Dr Martin French

Innovation Consultant

Martin is an entrepreneurial leader with broad experience of developing and managing programmes and teams addressing technology innovation, product development and commercialisation.

Martin has wide ranging experience of building relationships at Board or equivalent level in private and public sector organisations, and is familiar with public sector and equity financing of technology and businesses.

Significant experience of building partnerships and developing business with senior decision makers in business, government, the public sector and universities

Developed and implemented science and innovation based strategies and delivery plans in private and public sector organisations

Experienced people manager and programme leader, involving both in house and third party teams, with budget responsibility in excess of £20m per annum

Co-founder of an IP based company and is familiar with VC funding processes and grant schemes at regional, national and EU levels